Article Held By Hook Patents (Class 224/268)
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Publication number: 20090090754Abstract: A belt arrangement (1) for carrying a portable handheld work apparatus includes two shoulder carriers (3, 4) as well as a pelvis belt (6). Each shoulder carrier (3, 4) is connected with its two ends to the pelvis belt (6). The pelvis belt (6) is connected to a holder for the portable handheld work apparatus. A good carrying comfort is achieved in that at least one shoulder carrier (3, 4) includes an elastic region (29, 59) which permits an expansion of the shoulder carrier (3, 4) in longitudinal direction of the shoulder carrier (3, 4) and in that the shoulder carrier has a length limiter (30, 60) for the elastic region (29, 59) which limits the maximum expansion of the elastic region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Jurgen Haberlein
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Patent number: 7490746Abstract: A power tool includes a hook portion having a hook holding portion, which is provided in a housing and has engaging teeth provided in the housing. A hook having a shaft portion is inserted into the hook holding portion and provided with fitting teeth meshing with the engaging teeth An elastic body is adapted to push the hook against a handle portion at all times, and a slip-off preventing part holding portion is adapted to move the hook in a direction of an axis thereof against a force of the elastic body and to cancel the mesh between the teeth to thereby enable the hook to turn.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Hitachi koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
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Patent number: 7458488Abstract: The invention is directed to a portable carrying device that includes a housing, an elongated flexible strap extendable from the housing, and at least one rigid support arm attached to the housing and configured for supporting an article to be carried. The portable carrying device can include a coupler disposed on a first end of the elongated flexible strap and a mating structure disposed on a portion of the housing for releasably securing the coupler. The rigid support arm can be movable from a first position in which the rigid support arm is compactly stored relative to the housing, to a second position in which the rigid support arm is at least partially extended away from the housing. The housing can have at least one recess for receiving the rigid support arm and the rigid support arm can have a shape corresponding to the recess.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventors: Robert Bass, John Bass
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Publication number: 20080217368Abstract: An improved carrying apparatus that utilizes mechanical principles to transfer a load from in front of a user over the shoulder of a user, down the back and around the torso of a user, to the stomach area where a portion of the load is supported by the stomach muscles of the user. The apparatus may include a load attachment member configured to be positioned in front of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Melvin John Denton
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Patent number: 7343647Abstract: A device for holding and organizing items includes an anchor for fastening the device to an object; a strap adapted to secure the items to the device; and a connector, having an upper piece and a lower piece that pivot relative to one another, the upper piece being connected to the anchor and the lower piece being connected to the strap.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Inventors: Terry Kinskey, Matthew Williams
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Patent number: 7344054Abstract: A power tool includes a hook portion having a hook holding portion, which is provided in a housing and has engaging teeth provided in the housing. A hook having a shaft portion is inserted into the hook holding portion and provided with fitting teeth meshing with the engaging teeth An elastic body is adapted to push the hook against a handle portion at all times, and a slip-off preventing part holding portion is adapted to move the hook in a direction of an axis thereof against a force of the elastic body and to cancel the mesh between the teeth to thereby enable the hook to turn.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
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Patent number: 7334712Abstract: The present invention relates to personal storage devices that are adapted to interconnection to personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs. In one embodiment an accessory bag is interconnected to a docking station with a tethering device that may stretch or be retractable.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. Hassett, Virgit U. Lippert, Douglas D. Matthews, Geoffrey T. Hyatt
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Patent number: 7320421Abstract: A hunting retention system includes an elastic cord attached to each of the pair of rattling antlers and attached by a unique and novel attachment device to a user at the waist. Preferably, the restraining device takes the form of a belt, wherein an elastic cord extends on either side of the belt through eyelets externally of the belt so that the same can be attached to each end of one of the antlers of the pair of antlers. The elastic cord is looped through a metal ring lock, which is in turn attached to the antler. Proximate to the eyelet, a latch is attached to and retains the metal ring lock proximate to the user in all circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: David B. HadleyInventor: Jeromie Guminski
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Patent number: 7308290Abstract: A mobile telephone handset includes an elongated housing having a carabiner latch pivotally attached at a battery door on the rear side of the housing. The carabiner latch includes a hook portion having a spring-biased latch pivotally attached thereto for attaching the latch to a support element, such as a strap, loop or ring attached to a back-pack or other article of wearing apparel. The latch is stored within a door recess that receives the latch for storage purposes. The latch can be swung outwardly away from the housing to a variety of positions. A cylindrical projection is disposed within the door recess for frictionally receiving a central opening of the latch. A finger grip recess disposed within the door facilitates the grasping of the latch when it is disposed within the recess to facilitate swinging it away from the housing and out of the recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Kyocera Wireless Corp.Inventors: Gregg A. Johnson, Richard E. La Spesa, Mark Edward Simek, John J. Wendorff, Gad Shaanan
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Patent number: 7306052Abstract: A multi-position hook assembly includes a hook and a holding block. The hook includes a free leg and a mounting leg joined by a top span. In addition, the holding block is configured for rotatably receiving the mounting leg of the hook and for releasably locking the hook in a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Mariam Vahabi-Nejad, Walter J. Taylor, Maureen L. Shea, Barry C. Walthall
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Patent number: 7294775Abstract: A drum support assembly includes an elongated plate that has a bottom end and a top end. The plate has a first side and a second side. A bottom panel is attached to the bottom end. The bottom panel has a top side and a bottom side. An angle between the top side and the first side is generally between 100 degrees and 160 degrees. The bottom panel has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. Each of a plurality of fasteners is removably extendable through one of the apertures and into a drum stand so that the bottom panel is horizontally orientated and the top side faces upwardly away from the stand. A bracket is attached to the top end and is configured to releasably secure the plate to a horizontal post securing together a pair of drums.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: John J. Spoljaric, Jr.
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Patent number: 7197827Abstract: A razor handle supports a razor head, which is attachable to a supporting stem. The handle has an elongated body, which defines a body longitudinal axis, a razor head attachment member for attaching the razor head to said razor handle adjacent a body first end, and a handle-to-stem attachment member for attaching said razor handle adjacent a body second end to the stem. The attachment member has a slot, which defines a retention segment and an insertion segment. The retention segment defines a longitudinal axis, which is parallel to the body axis, and which leads into the retention segment. The insertion segment allows the stem to be inserted into the retention segment so that the razor handle can be suspended from the supporting stem.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Inventor: François Paquette
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Patent number: 7175061Abstract: A hook-like carrier adapted for attachment to and support by the belt of a user includes an attachment member having a pair of generally vertical, spaced slots which are adapted to receive the user's belt. Attached to an outer portion of the attachment member is a first element of a foldable hook. The first hook element is pivotally coupled to a second hook element such as by a first hinge and the second hook element is, in turn, pivotally coupled to a third hook element, such as by a second hinge. The hook elements are pivotally movable between a first folded configuration, such as when not in use, and a second extended configuration for engaging and supporting an article and maintaining the article securely in position in closely spaced relation to the user's waist.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Inventor: Matthew Dohn
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Patent number: 7111364Abstract: A hand-held power tool including a housing (1) having a handle (7), and a holding device (3) having a catch element (9) with a free end (9a) for suspending the power tool, with the free end (9a) having a main axis (K) intersecting a normal live (N) that extends transverse to the tool plane which is defined by the plane of the handle and the operational direction of the tool, and passes through the center of gravity (S) of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Bader, Thomas Hofbrucker, Thomas Mahler
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Patent number: 7062794Abstract: A device for serving interchangeably as a waist belt and a strap for a musical instrument composed of a flexible elongated member of sufficient length to support a musical instrument on the shoulder of a musician and yet adaptable and wearable as a waist belt with extra length of the elongated member concealed. The elongated member has integral strap apertures on left and right ends for placement on strap buttons of a musical instrument. The elongated member also has integral belt apertures on the middle portion between the right and left ends for attachment to one end of the elongated member by means of an attachment belt hook affixed to that end when the device is worn as a waist belt normally used to support a garment such as pants with belt loops.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Inventor: Byron LeBlanc
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Patent number: 6923356Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for retaining bags. The apparatus for retaining bags utilizes at least one fastener attached to a shock absorption system. The shock absorption system is coupled to a handle and a strap, such that the apparatus for retaining bags can be transported by either of the handle or strap and the strap is adaptable to fit around an automobile seat. The method for retaining bags includes securing bags to a fastener, adjusting the strap to fit a shoulder, transporting the apparatus to a vehicle, and adapting the strap to fit to the automobile seat.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Michael Reynolds
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Patent number: 6805270Abstract: The fisherman's utility rod holster which includes a first flat sheet of sturdy material and a second flat sheet of sturdy material shaped into a pair of pockets for receiving a measuring tape and a measuring scale. The pockets are attached to an upper center portion of the base. A D-ring is secured to a lower left portion of the base by a tab that is folded and secured to a back face of the base. An elongated channel having a plurality of vertically aligned slots is formed along the right side portion of the base. A rod support hook formed with a wide U-shaped portion for receiving a fishing rod handle and a narrow inverted U-shaped retaining portion that is removably secured within one of the vertically aligned slots. Elongated slots are formed in the top portion of the base above the compartments for receiving a belt.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Donald A. Fraser
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Publication number: 20040178240Abstract: A simplified tool/accessory toting device facilitating the carrying and retention by an individual of a hand tool or other accessory having a loop for attaching the device to a belt. A rigid hook extends from the loop and has the ability to be shifted as the individual moves to maintain a good center of gravity for the accessory attached to the hook. Rigidity of the hook ensures the individual that the accessory can easily be placed on the toting device or to remove it with one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventor: Ernest A. Bauer
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Patent number: 6729511Abstract: A shoulder harness is made of straps forming a figure eight having a criss-cross strap configuration across a worker's back. Two adjustable sized loops are formed which hang under the worker's arms. A hook is threaded into each loop. A wide tension buckle is mounted from the hooks via carabiners, thereby centering the tension buckle in front of the worker. A web lift strap about six inches wide is threaded into the tension buckle. A second worker threads the opposite end of the lift strap into his tension buckle. The lift strap is placed under a load and carried by the two workers over rough surfaces that dolly wheels couldn't handle. Alternate embodiments include a central ring to join three or more workers' straps together, a hip carry mode which joins the two loops at a hip, and a two-strap mode for carrying loose objects.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Thomas E. Dent, III
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Publication number: 20040074938Abstract: A power tool includes a hook portion comprising a hook holding portion 20, which is provided in a housing 1 and has engaging teeth 47 provided in a housing 1, and also comprising a hook 2 having a shaft portion 30, which is inserted into the hook holding portion 20 and provided with fitting teeth 31 meshing with the engaging teeth 47, an elastic body 27 adapted to push the hook 2 against a handle portion at all times, and a slip-off preventing part holding portion adapted to move the hook 2 in a direction of an axis thereof against a force of the elastic body 2 and to cancel the mesh between the teeth to thereby enable the hook 2 to turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
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Patent number: 6715728Abstract: The present invention relates to a dumbbell support device which can be hung from the crossbar of a weight rack or from a weight belt and a system for using the device. One end of the device can hang over the crossbar of a weight rack, while the opposite end, which includes a non-slip strap, can receive the dumbbell. The device consists of a frame having two S-shaped members, a perpendicular bar member attaching said S-shaped members, and a non-slip strap located parallel to the perpendicular bar member and perpendicular to the S-shaped members and removably attached to one end of the S-shaped members. The device can include a weight belt having at least one unitary J-shaped member, to which the device may be attached, along with a weight rack having an adjustable crossbar and a floor plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Inventor: Peter Nielsen
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Publication number: 20040045992Abstract: A hook-like carrier adapted for attachment to and support by the belt of a user includes an attachment member having a pair of generally vertical, spaced slots which are adapted to receive the user's belt. Attached to an outer portion of the attachment member is a first element of a foldable hook. The first hook element is pivotally coupled to a second hook element such as by a first hinge and the second hook element is, in turn, pivotally coupled to a third hook element, such as by a second hinge. The hook elements are pivotally movable between a first folded configuration, such as when not in use, and a second extended configuration for engaging and supporting an article and maintaining the article securely in position in closely spaced relation to the user's waist.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Matthew Dohn
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Patent number: 6672494Abstract: A shoulder-strapped ladder for allowing a ladder to be easily carried from a user's shoulder with the ladder being held together. The shoulder-strapped ladder includes a ladder having rails and a plurality of rungs interconnecting the rails; and also includes a shoulder strap assembly including an adjustable shoulder strap being detachably attached to the ladder to allow a user to carry the ladder from one's shoulder; and further includes a bounder strap assembly including a bounder strap being fastenable about the rails for binding the rails together; and also includes an assembly for attaching the shoulder strap assembly to the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Inventor: Jesus Fernandez
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Patent number: 6655560Abstract: A tool accessory is provided in the form of a cordless tool holder adaptor which is capable of being secured to a cordless tool, particularly a cordless power tool having a handle member with a lower flanged end, in order to provide the tool with means to enable it to be suspended from a holding device. In particular, the cordless tool holder adaptor is secured to the lower end of the handle of a tool, such as a cordless power drill such that the tool can be suspended from a belt clip having a swivelable hook member.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
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Patent number: 6648192Abstract: A cooking utensil retaining apparatus for carrying cooking utensils while working. The cooking utensil retaining apparatus includes a flat elongate member with a plurality of bends designed to be releasably attachable to a user and accessibly holding certain cooking utensils while working.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Inventor: Alvin H. Chong
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Publication number: 20030201287Abstract: An extension cord belt clip is disclosed as an example of the present invention. The belt clip is simply constructed, inexpensive and very easy to use. The belt clip allows a cord to be made slack between a user and a tool to which the cord is connected, thereby prevents damage should the cord be inadvertently stretched to its full length during use. The belt clip is a one piece part having a rectangular back portion, a smaller rectangular front portion connected to the upper section of the back portion so as to flex in use, and an “S” shaped clip portion connected to the lower section of the front portion so as to also flex in use. The clip portion includes a cam follower surface for the cord to bear against when connecting the cord to the belt clip, and a support region between the clip portion and the front portion so that the cord is restrained during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: David B. Fisher
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Publication number: 20030178454Abstract: A hunting retention system includes an elastic cord attached to each of the pair of rattling antlers and attached by a unique and novel attachment device to a user at the waist. Preferably, the restraining device takes the form of a belt, wherein an elastic cord extends on either side of the belt through eyelets externally of the belt so that the same can be attached to each end of one of the antlers of the pair of antlers. The elastic cord is looped through a metal ring lock, which is in turn attached to the antler. Proximate to the eyelet, a latch is attached to and retains the metal ring lock proximate to the user in all circumstances.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Jeromie Guminski
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Publication number: 20030168483Abstract: A holster-tool for holding a water hose with a trigger spray nozzle to a user's belt. A first embodiment of the holster-tool includes a central base portion for the nozzle to lie against, a pair of belt clips formed from the upper portions of the base to engage the belt of the user, a retaining channel formed from the base at the forward part of the base to hold the barrel of the spray nozzle and a retaining channel formed from the base at the rearward part to hold the handle of the trigger spray nozzle. The base extends downward to below the water connector on the trigger spray nozzle. The second embodiment includes a belt clip formed from the upper portions of the base to engage the belt of the user, a lower retaining channel formed from the lower portion of the base to engage the hose near a spray nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventor: Richard Mabe
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Publication number: 20030102345Abstract: A holster for a compound bow comprising a body-fitting curvilinear backing plate with a structure for affixing the plate to the hunter's body and having mounted thereon a diagonally disposed tubular member to receive the stabilizer of the bow, the tubular element having a notch in the upper portion of the tubular element extending from the upper terminus of the tubular element transversely across the tubular element in the direction of the width of the backing plate, the notch receiving the riser portion of the bow to which the bow stabilizer is attached. In a preferred embodiment, the backing plate has a tab extending from its bottom portion and the tubular element is connected in a rotational and locking relationship on a spacer situated on the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Frank Paul Campana
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Publication number: 20030085243Abstract: A tool accessory is provided in the form of a cordless tool holder adaptor which is capable of being secured to a cordless tool, particularly a cordless power tool having a handle member with a lower flanged end, in order to provide the tool with means to enable it to be suspended from a holding device. In particular, the cordless tool holder adaptor is secured to the lower end of the handle of a tool, such as a cordless power drill such that the tool can be suspended from a belt clip having a swivelable hook member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
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Patent number: 6557739Abstract: A device for securing a T-shaped tool such as a hammer to the leg of a user in a position which provides complete freedom of movement of hands and feet while carrying the tool and permits the user to remove the tool from the device with the same hand employed to use the tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Inventors: Richard Wayne Pursley, Stephen David Roberts
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Patent number: 6540122Abstract: A belt clip for a miniature portable printer is provided which enables universal movement (rotation and tilt) of the belt clip with respect to the housing of the portable printer. The belt clip assembly includes a clip portion, a ball connected by a shaft to the clip portion, a socket formed by a semispherical recess on the printer housing, and a retainer member for retaining the ball in the socket when the belt clip is attached to the printer housing. The retainer member has an opening having an interior shaped to conform to the spherical surface of the ball. When the ball is received in the socket, the shaft is received in the opening of the retainer member, such that the ball is slidable along the recess of the housing and the interior of the retainer member. Universal is provided by rotation of the ball in the socket.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventor: Steve Petersen
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Patent number: 6533340Abstract: A cargo lid retention device and method for holding a cargo lid in an open position, wherein the retention device includes a fixed hook member, a removable hook member, and a tether. The fixed hook member defines a receptacle that releasably receives the fixed hook member. The receptacle includes an upstanding rim and a resilient fastener which cooperate to hold the removable hook member against undesired movement. The removable hook member is secured to the tether which, in turn, is secured to the cargo lid. The tether cooperates with the removable hook member when the removable hook member is secured to a remote support to maintain the cargo lid in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Ruben Gaunzon, Toshikazu Hirose
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Publication number: 20030042280Abstract: Keri-Ol may be made out of any material strong enough to carry up fifty pounds or more. The hooks on each end of the Keri-Ol will hold the shopping or grocery bags, or anything a person may wish to carry. With bags hooked on each end, the Keri-Ol is then positioned perpendicularly on the shoulder (one hook in front, and the other behind the person), with the plate at the base of the handle placed directly on the shoulder. Keri-Ol enables a person to carry bags while practically freeing their hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: Fe S. Virtusio
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Publication number: 20030024959Abstract: The paint can holder provides an attachment plate with hook, and an attachment device for attaching the paint can holder to a painter's body or fastening the paint can holder to a painter's clothing, for example a pair of openings through which a strap or belt is disposed. The hook may be provided with a movable retaining device that closes the hook to retain the handle of the paint can. The attachment plate is preferably contoured to the shape of the painter's body and may be provided with ridges that reinforce the plate and help to stabilize the paint can.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: HIPHOOK INC.Inventor: William Edward Armstrong
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Publication number: 20030019896Abstract: A belt-mounted holder for spackle items. More particularly, the invention is an item that is removably attachable to a belt of a user, and functions to hold a hawk or spackle device so that the user does not have to put the item down while working. The holder is preferably constructed of simple metals or plastics, and consists of two main panels that are hingedly attached. A generally vertical panel is affixed to the user's belt area and stays against the user's body. The second panel folds down from the first panel to a position parallel to the ground. The panel folds and stays in such a position through usage of a spring loaded mechanism. Located on the second panel is a hole of sufficient diameter to receive the handle portion of the hawk.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventor: Thomas Karpati
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Publication number: 20030006259Abstract: A holster for a compound bow comprising a body-fitting curvilinear backing plate with a structure for affixing the plate to the hunter's body and having mounted thereon a diagonally disposed tubular member to receive the stabilizer of the bow, the tubular element having a notch in the upper portion of the tubular element extending from the upper terminus of the tubular element transversely across the tubular element in the direction of the width of the backing plate, the notch receiving the riser portion of the bow to which the bow stabilizer is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Frank Paul Campana
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Publication number: 20020195472Abstract: A combination holster is disclosed for use with weapons having a front stock and a butt-stock, wherein the combination holster comprises a front stock holster having an interior portion and an exterior portion, the interior portion mimicking the contour of the front stock, and a butt-stock retraction means having a first connection to the body of the user and a second connection to the butt stock. The butt-stock retention means may be a retractable cord connected to the body of the user with a vest. In use, the weapon is secured in a first position whereby the front stock is securely gripped by the front-stock holster, and the butt-stock is securely retained near the body of the user with the butt-stock retraction means. The user may decide to unsecure the weapon by removing the front stock from the front-stock holster and applying a drawing force to the butt-stock retention means to pull the butt-stock away from the user's body, thereby enabling the user to properly utilize the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: John Hickman
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Publication number: 20020148866Abstract: A shoulder harness is made of straps forming a figure eight having a criss-cross strap configuration across a worker's back. Two adjustable sized loops are formed which hang under the worker's arms. A hook is threaded into each loop. A wide tension buckle is mounted from the hooks via carabiners, thereby centering the tension buckle in front of the worker. A web lift strap about six inches wide is threaded into the tension buckle. A second worker threads the opposite end of the lift strap into his tension buckle. The lift strap is placed under a load and carried by the two workers over rough surfaces that dolly wheels couldn't handle. Alternate embodiments include a central ring to join three or more workers' straps together, a hip carry mode which joins the two loops at a hip, and a two-strap mode for carrying loose objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Thomas E. Dent
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Patent number: 6454147Abstract: A personal tool carrying device provides improvements in manufacture and appearance. A hook includes an integrally formed head end that is supported by ribs of a slot of a housing. A friction cap preferably surrounds the head end to hold the hook in a selected rotational position. The head end and friction cap are held in a cavity of the housing by a mounting element such as a belt clip. The housing swivels in relation to the mounting element. The device provides various surfaces for product identifying information.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: WorkTools, Inc.Inventor: Joel Marks
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Publication number: 20020125278Abstract: A carrier assembly is adapted for securing a carried article to a human user. The carrier assembly includes a first securing strap secured around the torso of the user at a point below the user's underarms. A second securing strap is secured around the torso of the user at a point just above the user's pelvis. An article attachment mechanism connected between the first securing strap and the second securing strap. In an embodiment, the article attachment mechanism includes an upper attachment assembly connected to the first securing strap, and a lower attachment assembly connected to the second securing strap. A pair of upper securing brackets can be connected to the upper attachment assembly, with a pair of lower securing brackets connected to the lower attachment assembly. First and second connector rods are connected between respective upper securing brackets and lower securing brackets. An adjustment mechanism can be provided on each of the securing brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventor: C. Edwin Wagmild
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Publication number: 20020122707Abstract: A power tool includes a hook portion comprising a hook holding portion 20, which is provided in a housing 1 and has engaging teeth 47 provided in a housing 1, and also comprising a hook 2 having a shaft portion 30, which is inserted into the hook holding portion 20 and provided with fitting teeth 31 meshing with the engaging teeth 47, an elastic body 27 adapted to push the hook 2 against a handle portion at all times, and a slip-off preventing part holding portion adapted to move the hook 2 in a direction of an axis thereof against a force of the elastic body 2 and to cancel the mesh between the teeth to thereby enable the hook 2 to turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
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Patent number: 6443342Abstract: A tool belt tool tote device that is capable of carrying two tools independently, such as a cordless drill and a hammer. The double tool tote device comprises a C-shaped clip, a terminal swivel element and two hook elements. In use, a tool depending from each hook may freely swivel to maintain its center of gravity so that the tool will remain securely attached to the tool tote while remaining easily accessible to the user. In addition, each hook element is rotatably positionable to permit the user to independently position each tool in a comfortable fashion. The two hook elements also can be selectively positioned to retain one tool element across the breadth of the two hook elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
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Publication number: 20020108980Abstract: A tool belt tool tote device that is capable of carrying two tools independently, such as a cordless drill and a hammer. The double tool tote device comprises a C-shaped clip, a terminal swivel element and two hook elements. In use, a tool depending from each hook may freely swivel to maintain its center of gravity so that the tool will remain securely attached to the tool tote while remaining easily accessible to the user. In addition, each hook element is rotatably positionable to permit the user to independently position each tool in a comfortable fashion. The two hook elements also can be selectively positioned to retain one tool element across the breadth of the two hook elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
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Publication number: 20020030072Abstract: A carrying device includes an elongated strap having first and second ends, at least one clamp at least proximally coupled to one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap, and a securement device coupled to a region proximate at least one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap for coupling together the regions proximate the first and second ends of the elongated strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventor: Jason E. Schleifer
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Patent number: 6336578Abstract: A cord holder for use with hand-held equipment that requires a power cord, air hose, or the like. The cord holder has a clip that attaches over a pocket or belt or similar item of apparel. A loop and hook securely hold a bight of the cord. The cord in front of the cord holder goes to the equipment, and has a desired amount of slack as selected by the user. Because of the secure attachment of the cord within the cord holder, the cord behind the cord holder may be pulled as the user moves about, without affecting the slack in the cord in front of the cord holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Inventor: Bobby D. Maynard
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Patent number: 6336576Abstract: A front pack and belt support assembly including 1) a main front pack assembly which can be collapsed and expanded to achieve a large carrying capacity; 2) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to the main front pack assembly and supported on a shoulder portion of a user thereof; 3) a support frame assembly to provide rigid support to the main front pack assembly; 4) an instrument support assembly connected to the support frame assembly having support means thereon to hold a gun, fishing pole, or tripod for ease of resting and conveyance; 5) a side pack and arm support assembly having pivotal side pocket assemblies pivotally movable from a collapsed to an inclined usage position and having arm support means thereon to support an elbow area of a user thereon; 6) a belt support assembly slidably attached and vertically supported to a user's belt member; and 7) an accessories support assembly having a support receiver assembly to receive a tubular member such as a monopod therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1998Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Inventor: Michael D. Easter
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Publication number: 20010050297Abstract: A carrier that selectively secures an object preferably a pneumatic tool to a tool belt, including a clip that is vertically attachable and detachable to the belt; the clip including a front portion and a back portion which are connected via upper edges thereto to define a slot therebetween, the slot allowing for horizontal or vertical insertion of the belt therethrough, the back portion having a lower lip that curves toward the front portion, which projects far enough to hook on a lower edge of the belt and which is short enough to allow the lip to slide behind the belt when vertically inserting the clip onto the belt; a hook attached to the front portion of the clip, defining a valley sized to hold the pneumatic tool and allow rotation of the tool in the valley, the hook projecting sufficiently high to prevent dislodgment of the tool, while the valley of the hook projects low enough to hold the center of gravity of the tool below the clip, and the hook attaching to the front portion sufficiently low to orieType: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventor: James Zahorski
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Patent number: 6325577Abstract: A tool bit holder holds a plurality of tool bits and is clipped to the belt of the user and in one embodiment is provided with a magnetizer/demagnetizer for magnetizing the tool bits and for holding and magnetizing fasteners such as screws, and in a second embodiment the holder is formed with a flange for attaching a power tool hook or tote, whereby the user has ready excess to the power tool, tool bits, screws and magnetizer at the work site.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Inventor: Wayne Anderson
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Patent number: RE38035Abstract: A tool-toting device for carrying and retaining a hand tool comprising a clip, a swivel element and a U-shaped hook, the clip being capable of attachment to a belt, such as a tool belt. The swivel element is swivelably connected to the clip by conventional means, such as a semi-tubular rivet such that it freely swivels about a 360° axis, while the U-shaped hook is rotatably connected to the swivel element by means of a jam nut-acorn nut arrangement such that it is capable of rotating about a 360° axis. In this manner, a tool hanging from the U-shaped hook will swivel about the 360° axis, thereby maintaining its center of gravity as the user moves about a construction area. The user can re-position the hook for comfort and accessibility simply by rotating the hook about its axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Inventor: Peter P. Kahn